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Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group meets 3rd Tuesdays 6:30pm at The Perry Moore House Main Street in Rutherfordton for those caring for a loved one affected with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Call Amy Hamilton 828-305-2278 for info or to register.
Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Info, 828-286-5509.
Isothermal Amateur Radio Club
Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday 7pm at County Annex Building Main St., Rutherfordton. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.
Low Cost Spay and Neuters
You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738.
Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop
Open Wed-Sat., 10am-4pm. ½ price sale on bedding & pillows. Proceeds to Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue organization. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs/cats waiting to be adopted. Donations tax deductible. 828-625-1042. 305 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure.
Food Drive
Mountains Branch Library, April 14-16. Items needed: Canned fruit, cooking oil, snack foods, household cleaning products, cake/muffin/cornbread mixes, etc.
Washburn Community Outreach Center
½ price sale on Spring clothing, Thurs., Fri., & Sat., April 14-16, 9am-2pm. 828-245-5603. 2934 Piney Mountain Ch Rd., Bostic.
Blood Drives
•Fri. April 15, 1pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept; 186 South Church St, Forest City. For appt call 828-245-2111. •Sat. April 16, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St, Cliffside. For appt call Tommy Raye at 828-429-9495. •Thurs. April 21, 10am-3pm at ICC; Hwy 74 W, Spindale. For appt call Cindy Martin at 828-286-3636 extension 384.
Benefit for North Shelby School
Piedmont Shrine Club Fish Fry, Sat. April 16, 12-7pm at Friendship Masonic Logde; Boiling Springs NC. $12 per plate, all you can eat. Dine in or Carry out.
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition (ROC)
Join ROC in cleaning the entire 8 miles of the Rail Trail on Sat. April 16, 11am. The trail runs from Spindale to Gilkey. We will all meet at the McDonald's in Spindale at 11am and divide up into groups from there with each group covering about a mile of trail. ROC will supply trash bags and a few pair of grabbers. Volunteers can leave their trash bags at designated locations along the trail and will be taken off after the clean-up. If interested contact dmbradl@g.clemson.edu
Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
Wed. April 20, 7am-8am. Held the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the 4-H Center; 135 Locust St. in Columbus. Each breakfast features a speaker on areas of interest to our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts. This month's speaker is Aaron Bradley of Bradley Farms and Jon Kilmstra of TK Family Farm. Don't forget our community members in need! Donations of canned foods will be collected at this event to benefit the clients of Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries.
15th Annual Poetry Slam
Featuring; musical guest Jeff Craggier. Wed. April 20, 6pm in the ICC Library. Free and open to public. Categories include Best Interpretive, Best Original, Best STEM poems. There are both youth (18 and under) and adult competitions. If you would like to perform a piece of poetry or prose, contact Mike Lipkin at 828-395-1742 or email mlipkin@isothermal.edu Deadline to register is Tuesday, April 19.
Cooking with Herbs & Spices
Wed. April 21, 2-4pm or 5:30-7:30pm at Cooperative Extension, 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale. Taste samples, recipes, & more, $5 person. Call 828-287-6010 to register.
Rutherford County NAACP Branch
Will sponsor an Annual Membership Campaign Dr, Thurs. April 21, 6:30pm at Gold Hill Assembly Building, Academy St, Spindale. Guest Speaker: NC NAACP District Director, Mary Degree. Anyone can become a member of a leading civil rights organization in the nation.
Paws of RC
Is having an adoption event at the PetSmart in Shelby on Sat. April 23, 11am-3pm. Come out and meet the great dogs and puppies we have up for adoption. Our next Spay and Neuter Transport for Rutherford County Pets is on April 26th. Please call 888-422-7303 Press option 2. Cats are only $30 and dogs are $40.
Bostic Lincoln Center
Heritage Festival celebrating what many claim to be the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln April 23, 10am-3pm. Entertainment, food, crafts, exhibits & antiques. 828-245-9800.
Foothills Conservancy of NC
20th Anniversary Celebration, Sat. April 23 • 11am-3pm at Camp Golden Valley, 164 Girl Scout Camp Rd., Golden Valley. Free & open to public, but RSVPs required by Fri. April 22, 5pm and may be made to the attention of Beth Willard-Patton at info@foothillsconservancy.org or call 828-437-9930.
Earth Day
Sat. April 23; 11am-3pm. Join Chimney Rock State Park rangers, biologists & other environmental educators to learn about the incredible work being done to protect our beautiful landscape. Education stations located in Chimney Rock Village behind the Old Rock Café.
Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse
26th Annual BBQ, Sat. April 30, 4pm-8pm. Adults $10, kids 6-12 $5. Sponsored by the Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club.
Walk for Life
"Hands of Hope for Life" 23rd Annual Walk for Life, Sat. April 30, 10am-2pm. Registration 9am. Meet at Immaculate Conception Church, walk a little over a mile, turn around at the designated spot & walk back to the church for activities.
Chase FFA Alumni
Presents Farm Day, Sat. April 30, 10am-4pm. Free admission. Rain or Shine! Antique Farm Equipment, Barnyard Animals, Live music & great food. Rutherford County Agricultural Education Facility; 318 Big Island Rd., Rutherfordton.
Rutherfordton Lions Club
12th Annual Golf Tournament, Wed., May 4, at Meadowbrok Golf Course. All proceeds are used to support the Club, which is a non-profit organization who help those who have needs in Rutherford County. To be a sponsor, please call 828-287-8085.
Women Build 2016: Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity's Women Build Sat. May 7, with shifts from 8am-12pm &1pm-4pm. Held in Hopeview Estates, a Habitat for Humanity subdivision, in Spindale. Lunch and a T-shirt will be provided. Women Build was designed by Habitat for Humanity International to bring women together to make a positive difference in their communities. For more info on volunteering, please call 828-245-0716.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm Women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City. Providing support for recovery for 80 years!
Education/Support Group
Female Teen Domestic Violence Ed/Support Group will meet w/Dr. Johnnie Martin, every Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Come learn the warning signs of possibly abusive relationships and controlling behaviors. 828-245-1390 Ext. 104 (Sally) for location and details. Funded by The Rutherford County Endowment Fund.
Al-A-Non Family Groups
Patience AFG: Mondays, 7pm at Rutherford UMC. 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesdays, 7:30pm at Mountains Branch Library. 828-748-8583. Info: www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mastectomy Fittings: By appointment; Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596.
Advance Care Planning: Sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Sessions are free. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 828-245-0095 to schedule an appt or for more info.
Unity, Service, Recovery
Do you have a desire to stop drinking? Looking to find a local AA meeting? The Lake Lure Group meets at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in the fellowship hall; 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Monday at 6:30pm & Friday at 5:30pm.
